Man Utd 'to pay £76m' for Nigeria born gladiator as club warns Tottenham

Manchester United are set to turn their attentions to Roma striker Tammy Abraham, according to reports. Having signed for the Italians from Chelsea last summer, Abraham has scored 23 goals in all competitions this season.

That form has brought about an England recall and Premier League interest. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the 24-year-old and United view him as an alternative to Benfica starlet Darwin Nunez.

According to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom are keen on signing Abraham during the summer transfer window. However, there are complications in that respect.

The same report suggests United would be willing to pay around £76m for the Chelsea academy graduate, 12 months on from them bringing in Jadon Sancho and Cristiano Ronaldo. Roma paid £34m for Abraham last summer but they are not thought to be open to selling.

Meanwhile, Tottenham have been linked with Abraham as a replacement for Harry Kane. Despite hopes that he will remain at the club should Antonio Conte remain in charge., another trophyless campaign for the England international in north London could force his hand.

Nonetheless, Spurs have been considering their options in preparation for the worst-case scenario, with recent reports suggesting that they are interested in bringing Abraham back to the Premier League.

But his current club Roma, who are managed by former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho, are reluctant to sell the 24-year-old after just one season at the club, in which he has already netted 23 times in all competitions this campaign following his £34 million move from the Blues.

According to Italian daily Tuttosport, via Inside Futbol , Roma have no interest in cashing on a player they signed less than a year ago, and nor does former Spurs boss Mourinho, who has managed to build a team around the 24-year-old.